How to Fix Common Water Cooler Problems

Water coolers are a really convenient
tool for both home and the office. There are various different models
that can provide you with cool, filtered water, and even some that
provide cool water from one tap and hot
water from another. But, whatever type of water cooler you have,
it’s common to face problems along the line, just like with any
appliance that gets a lot of use.

To help you keep the fresh water
flowing, here are some common water cooler problems and how to get
around them.

Your cooler is dispensing room
temperature water

If your water cooling isn’t cooling
the water, then it’s not doing its job. A few things could
cause this. Firstly, check that the
cooler’s thermostat is set to an optimum temperature for
cooling the water. Turn it down slightly if the temperature is set
too high, but don’t turn it too far down as this can cause the
cooler to freeze and stop dispensing water.

It may also be a simple case of
overuse, especially in busy offices. If lots of people are using the
cooler throughout the day, then it may not be able to keep up with
the demand. Give it a few minutes’ break and try the cold tap
again.

The hot tap isn’t heating the
water

If the opposite is true, again try
checking the cooler’s thermostat. Also, make sure that the water
heater aspect of the cooler is switched on. There should be a “hot
water” switch somewhere on your cooler if it has this feature. And,
just like above, make sure the system has enough time to recuperate
if it is getting a lot of use.

A leaking water cooler

Leaks in your water cooler can come
from different areas, most commonly the drip tray. When people pour
their water back into the drip tray or accidentally leave the tap
running, this drip tray can start to overflow. Simply empty the drip
tray and make sure users know not to pour out too much water into
this tray.

If there is an
actual leak, then it may be from either the bottle or the cooler
itself. Try changing bottles or call your water delivery company to
have them do this for you. If the leak is coming from the tap, then
make sure it is closed tightly. If you are still experiencing a leak,
then try calling customer service to have the cooler checked out and
repaired.

If you’re having problems with your
water cooler, then contact
Mountain Park Spring Water for our support and services. We
provide a water delivery service around Virginia and North Carolina,
including Kernersville, Winston Salem, High Point, and Greensboro.